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Trials & Litigation

Roger Stone drops conviction appeal, says his lawyers told him odds of victory are slim

Health Law

What do women have to lose if the Affordable Care Act is struck down?

Criminal Justice

Lawyer is accused of leading cop on high-speed chase, suggesting pizza outing after arrest

Constitutional Law

‘Need to go back to law school’ comment isn’t defamatory, appeals court rules

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Actor Jussie Smollett’s prosecutors are reviewed; enhanced protection is recommended for judges

Second Amendment

California’s ban on high-capacity gun magazines violates Second Amendment, 9th Circuit rules

Judiciary

Judge is accused of using sexual language to advise assistant prosecutor on art of direct examination

Access to Justice

Do you have an idea for an access-to-justice project? ABE is offering grants

Law Schools

ABA Legal Ed council addresses reporting requirements amid law schools’ COVID-19 concerns

Judiciary

DOJ is latest litigant to face judge’s ire for lengthy footnotes

Law Firms

Fired legal assistant at Kirkland & Ellis claims firm restructuring was motivated by age bias

Bar Exam

Florida reschedules online bar exam because of technology problems

Judiciary

Judge apologizes for calling woman ‘little blond honey ... too dumb to leave’ alleged abuser

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: FBI lawyer accused of changing email; trial during pandemic surprisingly normal

Practice Management

Utah embraces nonlawyer ownership of law firms as part of broad access-to-justice reforms

Ross Writing Contest

Ohio associate with a love of writing wins ABA Journal’s 2020 Ross essay contest for legal fiction

Ethics

Lawyer accused of obtaining fraudulent environmental verdict against Chevron is disbarred

Product Liability Law

Amazon may be liable for injuries caused by defective products sold by third-party vendors, court rules

News Roundup

Afternoon Briefs: Sheriff bans masks for deputies; judicial panel won’t centralize COVID-19 insurance suits

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court allows eased voting requirements in Rhode Island and notes state support

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